Sip and save in the Grand Rapids craft beverage scene
Grand Rapids first made a splash on the craft beverage scene when it was voted Beer City USA in national polls and named Best Beer Town and Best Beer Scene by USA TODAY readers. Nowadays there’s a lot more than just craft beer on tap in its culinary scene. Cider, spirits, and the cocktail creations they inspire, have led to even more culinary tourism in the city that was once
Explore this glorious byway of waterfalls
There may be no more spectacular place on earth to soak in the magic of fall than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are seemingly endless opportunities to hike or bike through colorful forests. The root beer flowing over Tahquamenon Falls is particularly lovely when set against a palette of autumnal hues. The views from above Pictured Rocks, or from down below aboard a kayak or boat, are
Discover Michigan’s graveyard of bridges
One of my favorite parts of traveling is the surprising find. It usually comes in the form of a hidden gem on a road trip, when you see something intriguing and bother to take the time to stop. Such is the case with the Historic Bridge Park in Calhoun County near Battle Creek, Michigan. I’ve passed the tiny brown road sign mentioning the park a gazillion
Building railroads to build Michigan
The chugging and mournful sound of a train’s bellow can elicit feelings of contentment in your soul. Even today, when a train is used mainly to haul freight or for scenic, vintage rides, it is a hauntingly beautiful sight to behold. It has also created many a ferroequinologist (train enthusiast). The railroads have been integral in Michigan’s history, moving iron ore and timber products in the
Traverse City named #10 Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community in Midwest
SMU DataArts, a national center for arts research at Southern Methodist University, released its sixth annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks more than 900 communities across the country, examining the level of supply, demand and government support for the arts in each city. Traverse City took the #10 spot on the list for communities of its size in the Midwest.
12 things to do in Michigan in October 2020
Some things may be different this October, but we’re still a state filled with crisp autumn air, stunning shores, spectacular fall foliage, and of course cider and doughnuts. Fall means plenty ways to have fun, even this year. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in October 2020. October 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 Glass Pumpkin Fest – Dearborn Each weekend in October the Glass Academy in Dearborn